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G234 WFT

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,295 mi
Last recorded140,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 140,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 140,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 138,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 138,656 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 136,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 134,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 131,825 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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G234 WFT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 165,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G234 WFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G234 WFT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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